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We have a phrase we like to use at the University of Central Oklahoma: Live Central. It’s how we define the Central experience – an experience distinct to each of the diverse faces in our community. It starts with the personal relationships our students build with faculty and staff who commit each day to transforming lives. They do this by putting teaching first and creating an innovative learning community that prepares future leaders for success. Our students learn what it means to be an engaged citizen through learning opportunities that respond to the needs of our metropolitan community, an experience unique to students at Oklahoma’s largest metropolitan university. We open the doors; you choose which ones to walk through – that’s what it means to Live Central.

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• Top ranked public regional university in Oklahoma

by U.S. News and World Report • Professor to student ratio – 19:1 • Faculty and students honored with numerous national awards, such as Fullbright scholarships.

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WHAT’S YOUR MAJOR? Accounting Actuarial Science Applied Liberal Arts Art - Studio Art Art Education Biology Biomedical Engineering Business Administration Business Administration International Business Business Administration Legal Studies Career, Technical & Workforce Development – Family and Consumer Sciences Career, Technical & Workforce Development – Trade and Industrial Chemistry Chemistry - ACS Certificate Chemistry - Health Sciences Clinical Lab Science/Med-Tech Community/Public Health Computer Science Computer Science - Applied Computer Science Information Science Contemporary Music Business Contemporary Music Performance Contemporary Music Production Criminal Justice - Corrections Criminal Justice General Criminal Justice Criminal Justice - Police Dance Dance Education Design - Graphic Design Design - Interior Design Early Childhood Education Economics - BBA Economics - Energy Economics Elementary Education Engineering Physics Electrical Engineering Engineering Physics Mechanical Engineering Engineering Physics - Physics English English - Creative Writing English Education Family Life Education Child Development

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Family Life Education - Gerontology Family Life Education Marriage and Family Fashion Marketing Finance Finance Insurance and Risk Management Forensic Science Forensic Science - Chemistry Forensic Science - Molecular Biology Funeral Service General Studies Geography Global Art and Visual Culture History History - Museum Studies History Education Human Communication Humanities Industrial Safety Information and Operations Management - Management Information Systems Information and Operations Management - Operations and Supply Chain Management Kinesiology Exercise/Fitness Management Kinesiology - Outdoor and Community Recreation Management Management Human Resource Management Management PGA Golf Management Marketing Marketing - Professional Selling Mass Communication Professional Media Mathematics Mathematics - Applied Mathematics Mathematics - Statistics Mathematics Education Modern Language - French Modern Language - German Modern Language - Spanish Modern Language Education - French Modern Language Education German Modern Language Education Spanish

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Music - Music Theatre Music - Percussion Performance Music - Piano Performance Music - String Performance Music - Vocal Performance Music - Wind Performance Music Education - Instrumental Music Education - Vocal Nursing Nutrition, Dietetics and Food Management Organizational Leadership Philosophy Photographic Arts Physical Education/Health Political Science Political Science Public Administration Psychology Science Education - Biology Science Education - Chemistry Science Education - General Science Science Education - Physical Science Science Education - Physics Sociology Sociology - Human Services Sociology - Substance Abuse Studies Software Engineering Special Education Mild-Moderate Disabilities Special Education - SevereProfound/Multiple Disabilities Speech/Language Pathology Strategic Communications Orginizational Communication Strategic Communications Strategic Communication Technology Application Studies Theatre Arts - Design and Technology Theatre Arts - Performance Theatre/Communication Education

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• Greek life, Homecoming, WinterGlow and more – hundreds of ways to connect • Volunteer and Service Learning Center dedicated to providing community service opportunities.

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From our 114 academic majors and 200+ student organizations to our NCAA Division II athletic teams and intramural sports, Central offers you an opportunity-rich environment that allows you to learn inside and outside the classroom. Your first week on campus, you’ll find opportunities to connect with students through New Broncho Orientation and Stampede Week activities. Here, you will begin to create relationships and make friends who will help make your Central experience unforgettable and continue as a valuable network after you graduate and start your career. You can further connect by joining an organization or two – or starting your own, if you like – leading to limitless opportunities to make a lasting impact on your campus…and on your development as a leader.

www.uco.edu/opportunity

Centralliving Whether you choose to live on campus, near campus or commute, Central offers a true “home away from home.” Campus dining includes a full service Starbucks, a food court with fast, delicious options, Buddy’s Cafeteria and more, plus flexible

To find out when housing sign up begins, sign up for the notification list by calling 405-974-2746 or visit uco.edu/housing.

meal plans for residents and commuters.

Students stay fit and focused at the Wellness Center, which includes the Mercy Clinic at UCO, and keep their finances healthy at the MidFirst Bank campus branch. And a walk or bike ride to class can set the tone for a great day – Central’s appealing campus has been recognized nationally for its beautification efforts, sustainable practices and safety.

New 440-bed residence hall expected to open in Fall 2015

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2014-15 HOUSING RATES

ANNUAL SEMESTER MONTHLY COST COST* COST

HALL Murdaugh/West Double

$3,496 $1,748

$368

Murdaugh/West Premium

$4,786

$2,393

$504

Univ. Suites - Quad Dbl.

$5,270

$2,635

$555

Univ. Suites - Private Bath Dbl. $5,640

$2,820

$594

Univ. Suites - 4BR Apt.

$6,408

$3,204

$675

Central Plaza - Double

$5,506

$2,753

$580

Commons - 2BR Apt.

$7,272

$3,636

$766

Commons - 4BR Apt.

$6,534

$3,267

$688

*The Housing & Dinning contract is an annual contract which includes electricity, gas, water, phone, and internet, and does not include a meal plan. *Monthly Costs are by 9 ½ months for budgetary and comparison purposes only.

2014-15 MEAL PLAN RATES

ANNUAL SEMESTER MONTHLY COST COST* COST

PLAN Unlimited Meals + $100 Flex

$3,720

$1,860

$392

14 meals/week + $200 Flex

$3,634

$1,817

$382

10 meals/week + $25 Flex

$3,000

$1,500

$316

8 meals/week + $425 Flex

$3,634

$1,817

$382

167 meals/semester + $200 Flex $3,634

$1,817

$382

*Block plans consist of a “block” of meals for use over an entire semester. Per week plans consist of a number of meals used over a 7 day span. Monthly costs are by 9 ½ months for budgetary and comparison purposes only.

2014-15 COMMUTER MEAL PLAN RATES

ANNUAL PLAN COST

51 meals/semester + $100 Flex

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency named Central the conference champ for the fourth consecutive year in its annual Green Power Challenge.

SEMESTER COST*

$990

$495

34 meals per semester + $50 Flex $640

$320

*Block plans consist of a “block” of meals for use over an entire semester. These plans are for all members of the UCO community not living in a housing environment that requires a residential meal plan. Residents of University Suites, Central Plaza, Murdaugh, and West must choose a residential meal plan.

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• OKC Metro ranks #3 on the list of Best Cities for College Students by the American Institute for Economic Research.

• OKC ranks among the 10 best U.S. cities for job seekers by the Business News Daily.

• OKC ranks in the 15 most popular cities for millennials

by The Atlantic.

• Forbes ranks the OKC metro among the best places in to make a living and the most affordable cities in the U.S. *Source: abetterlifeokc.com

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As Oklahoma’s largest metropolitan university, Central is the right location for your success. You get the best of both worlds – the “small town” feel of Edmond, with the big city excitement of the Oklahoma City metro. Our location is key to your educational experience. Both Edmond and OKC are growing and thriving, meaning Central connects you to hundreds of internship and job opportunities, as well as off campus dining, recreation and entertainment options. Plus, the Oklahoma City metro, including Edmond, consistently ranks nationally among the safest, affordable and economically viable places to live. You’ll have fun and make connections, while your parents feel good about the community where you live.

Centrallocation • CNN.com ranked Edmond as the #1 best suburb to live.

• Edmond ranks among the safest cities in the country according to FBI reports.

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From Central, you can see the world – either across the ocean or right outside your residence hall door. Through our Centre for Global Competency, our students can study abroad for a semester at a sister institution, go on a short study tour, or participate in an international internship. The CGC also offers cultural programs on campus, like Broncho Buddies, which pairs domestic UCO students with an international student to attend events and activities

Heidi McKee in India.

throughout the year. You can also get involved in an on-campus event or organization that connects you to the many cultures of Central. You can even build your resume by earning a Global Competency Certificate!

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CNN.com ranked Edmond as the #1 best suburb to live.

Edmond ranks among the safest cities in the country according the FBI reports

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• Partnerships with 42 universities across the globe where students can study abroad. • More than 150 Central students study abroad every year.

UCO students at a market in Spain.

UCO student Thomas Lewis at Chien Hsin University of Science and Technology in Taiwan.

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Centralvisit The best way to learn if Central is right for you is to experience our beautiful, friendly campus for yourself! Guided campus tours are offered at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. weekdays during the fall and spring semesters and at 10 a.m. weekdays during the summer. Tours last about an hour and a half, and are free. Sign up is required at www.uco.edu/tours.

Self-Guided and Virtual Tours: If the scheduled tour times don’t work for you, grab our self-guided walking tour brochure and take your own tour any day of the week. You can also get a glimpse of Central online in our virtual tour at www.uco.edu/virtualtour.

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YOUR CENTRAL TIMELINE Now • Visit: Schedule a tour at uco.edu/tours.

• Connect: Find us on Facebook, Twitter and more at uco.edu/connect.

• Send us your score: List Central as one of your college choices on the ACT/SAT. UCO’s ACT Code:3390

Senior Year • Apply early: Complete the admissions and scholarship application at uco.edu/apply. Deadline is Feb. 2, 2015 for all incoming freshman leadership and academic scholarships.

• Complete the FAFSA: The application for federal financial aid is available Jan. 1, 2015. Visit uco.edu/ financialaid for assistance.

Post-admissions • Apply to live on campus: The application is available in March at uco.edu/housing. Apply by April for best selection!

• Register for Enrollment Central: Our academic orientation takes place May-August and is required for all new freshmen. Register in March at uco.edu/orientation.

After Graduation • Enroll: Attend Enrollment Central to meet with your academic advisor, enroll in classes, get your ID and more as early as May. Visit uco.edu/orientation to register.

• Freshman FORGE: Get to know your fellow new Bronchos at this fun series of social orientation events just a few days before classes start in August.

Register at uco.edu/orientation.

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Centralinvestment Your decision to Live Central is a smart investment in your future.

Our competitive tuition rates, and financial aid packages help make a college degree a reality.

Add that to our approachable expert faculty, diverse areas of study, opportunities for campus involvement and Central’s location in the growing Oklahoma City metro, and you get an educational experience that’s hard to beat. Here, you have the opportunity to both earn a degree and gain skills and connections that help you make a life. Living Central doesn’t stop once you take off the cap and gown – it’s a lifelong experience that keeps transforming and giving. How’s that for a return on your investment?

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ADMISSIONS AND SCHOLARSHIPS HOW TO APPLY 1. Complete the application online at uco.edu/apply 2. Apply before August 1, 2015 and take advantage of the early bird application fee of $40.

3. Submit your official high school transcript 4. Submit your official ACT or SAT scores 5. Complete the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) online at fafsa.gov.

Visit uco.edu/em for updates on deadlines for scholarships and aid.

6. Deadline to be considered for Freshman scholarships: February 2, 2015, 5p.m. (C.S.T.) Submit supporting documents to: UCO Admissions & Scholarships 100 N. University Drive, Box 151 Edmond, OK 73034 E-mail: 4ucoinfo@uco.edu Phone: (405) 974-2727 2014-15 ESTIMATED COST PER YEAR Based on enrollment for fall and spring semesters, total of 30 hours. To estimate your costs, use the tuition and fee calculator at uco.edu/calculator.

EXPENSES

RESIDENT NON-RESIDENT

Tuition & Fees*

$5,717

$14,196

Books & Supplies (approx.) $1,200

$1,200

Room & Board** (approx.) $7,130

$7,130

TOTAL

$14,047 $22,526

*Fees vary based on the college through which courses are offered. *Estimates based on West/Murdaugh double housing prices.

FRESHMAN ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS 20 Composite Score on the ACT or 940 reading and math combined SAT score

OR Admission decision as early as September 15, 2014

2.7 Overall non-weighted GPA and ranking in the upper 50% of your graduating class on transcript that includes your grades from Fall of Senior yr. (i.e. 7-semester transcript).*

Admission decision as early as January 15, 2015

2.7 Overall non-weighted GPA in the 15 unit high school core curriculum on final transcript*

OR Admission decision as early as June 1, 2015

TRANSFER ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS • Students with 0-30 hours must have a minimum 1.7 Cumulative GPA • Students with 31 hours or more must have a minimum 2.0 Cumulative GPA • All transfer students with less than 24 credit hours must also meet high school admission requirements listed above • Out-of-state transfer students must have a minimum 2.0 GPA In compliance with Title VI and Title VII of The Civil Rights Act of 1964, Executive Order 11246 as amended, Title IX of The Education Amendments of 1972, Sections 503 and 504 of The Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, The Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993, The Civil Rights Act of 1991, and other Federal Laws and Regulations, the University of Central Oklahoma does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, handicap, disability, status as a veteran in any of its policies, practices or procedures; this includes but is not limited to admissions, employment, financial aid, and educational services. Students with disabilities who wish special accommodations should make their requests to the Coordinator of Disability Support Services at 974-2516.

This publication, printed by Graftec Communications, Inc., Oklahoma City, OK, is issued by the University of Central Oklahoma as authorized by Title 70 OS 1981, Section 3903. 30,000 copies have been prepared or distributed at a cost of $5,998.00. 8/2014

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CONNECT WITH US! Tweet your recruiter! To find out who your recruiter is go to www.uco.edu/recruiters Like our page for your chance to win a $500 scholarship! www.facebook.com/GoUCO.

CONNECT WITH CENTRAL THROUGH ONE OF THESE OPPORTUNITIES! Central Close Up Senior Day: Fall: Oct. 31 or Dec. 5, 2014 Spring: Jan. 28, 2015 Get an insider’s view of all Central has to offer! Each Central Close Up event connects you with scholarships, financial aid, admissions and housing representatives that can help you decide if Central is the right choice for you. www.uco.edu/tours

Diversity Day January 22, 2015 This day is especially designed for students of a diverse background & their parents.

Participants take a campus tour, explore social life options, meet current UCO students, and have an opportunity to participate in fast track admission.

Junior V.I.P. Day: April 22, 2015 High school juniors can get a head start on their college planning at this one-day event!

Juniors will learn about Central’s admissions, scholarships and housing process, and meet current UCO students who can let them know first-hand what it means to Live Central!

PLUG IN TO ACTIVITIES THROUGHOUT CAMPUS: facebook.com/UCO.Bronchos @UCOBronchos UCOBronchos YouTube.com/UCOBronchos Pinterest.com/UCOBronchos

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